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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1976

Page

12

Valley- Track meet highlights from page 15

Tom Novak edged Stamp in the mile by one second and Stamp finished second in both hurdles while third in pole vault. Biedermann of Iowa City West set a 14-1 pole vault, surpassing a 1966 record. Randy Anckson of Iowa City High dominated the two mile with a 9:35.4, breaking his 1975 mark by 15 seconds amid a crowded results list including multiple schools and event placements.

Tom Novak Stamp Iowa City West Bill Biedermann Biedermann Davenport West Billy Cribbs Iowa City High Randy Anckson

Mick Machine Leads Mile Relay Victory for Iowa Title

Greg Mick, record holder in the 60 yard dash for the Mississippi Valley conference, overcame Jefferson and Washington rivals to anchor Kennedy in the mile relay and win the league indoor track title for a second straight year at the University of Iowa recreation building.

Kennedy Cougars University of Iowa Recreation Rob Urbicek Washington Jim Nissen Greg Mick Harley Williams Vrbicek Kent Zenor C.R. Kennedy Jefferson Gid Kennedy

Coe Splits In Texas Twin Bill

Coe Kohawks split a Texas doubleheader with Midwestern State, losing 14 to 10 then winning 7 to 6. Steve Moon homered twice in game one, Ralph Grande and Moon key in a late double steal, while Matt Novak and Grande aided the comeback in game two. Coe improves to 2-2 and heads to a Friday finale against Jarvis Christian College.

Wichita Falls Texas Coe Roger Schlegel Kohawks Midwestern State University Steve Moon MFL Steve Riggan Coralville Midwestern State Matt Novak Kohawk Ralph Grande Grande M50 Kenny Butler Moon Jarvis Christian College Coe. Msi

Ali to Fight Japanese Wrestler in Tokyo Bout

Muhammad Ali, heavyweight champion, will fight Japanese wrestling champion Antonio Taoki in Tokyo on June 26. The promoters announced a guaranteed purse of $6.1 million. The bout will be staged in daytime to allow closed circuit telecast in the United States on Friday night June 25.

New York Muhammad Ali Antonio Taoki Tokyo Ali Japan United States

Prep Conference on Medical Needs in Des Moines

In Des Moines, a conference on the medical aspect of sports will be held April 8 by the Iowa High School Athletic Association and the Iowa Medical Society at the Iowa Methodist Medical Center. Dr. Kenneth Rose of the University of Nebraska will deliver the main address on Total Fitness for Athletic Competition, with speakers including Dr. Harley Feldick, Lonnie Clark, and Lloyd Courter.

DES Moines Iowa High School Athletic Association Kenneth Rose University of Nebraska Physical Fitness Laboratory Iowa Prep Harley Feldick University of Iowa Drake Lonnie Clark Lloyd Courter THSAA IHSAA The Iowa Medical Society Iowa Methodist Medical Center

Gaskill Sparks Upper Iowa In Double Header Split

Gaskill went four for four as Upper Iowa beat Harris Teachers 4-3 in the nightcap to secure the doubleheader split and their first win of the season. Ed Seery's seventh inning triple plated Al Cordice, while Kirby Moeas added a two run double in the fifth. Upper Iowa moves to 1-5. first game score 2-1 with back to back doubles and Harris sacrifice flies.

ST. Louis Dave Gaskill Cedar Rapids Jefferson Upper Iowa Harris Teachers College Ed Seery al Cordice Peacocks Kirby Moeas Gaskill Tim Beil Mark Bader Harris Upper Tower

Laughridge Loses In First Round at Golden Gloves

In Miami, Jerry Laughridge of Vinton lost a split decision at 119 pounds to Edward Leh­nertz of Grand Rapids in the opening round of the National Golden Gloves. Randy Kernpt of Manchester won then lost in the next round to Rick Jester, while Marty Glenn of Cedar Rapids and Glen Jacobson of Davenport advanced or faced opponents as Iowa boxers competed Thursday.

Fla Jerry Laughridge Vinton Edward Lehnertz Grand Rapids Mich Manchester Randy Kernpt Phil Moore Louisville Rick Jester Detroit Cedar Rapids Marty Glenn Norris McKinney Ft. Worth Téx Davenport Glen Jacobson

Sutton and Bryant Impress in Dodgers Spring Debut

Right-hander Don Sutton and left-hander Ron Bryant starred for the Los Angeles Dodgers in a 7-0 spring win over the Philadelphia Phillies. Sutton worked six two-hit innings with three strikeouts and no walks, while Bryant tossed the final three allowing two hits and four K’s. Lopes drove in three with a homer and double by DeJesus provided offense. Other games featured Fitzmorris and Falcone guiding wins for KC and St Louis respectively, Ellis’ go-ahead homer for Texas, and Oliver's clutch defense and two-run double for Pittsburgh.

Associated Press Don Sutton Ron Bryant Los Angeles Dodgers Philadelphia Phillies Sutton Bryant Dodgers San Francisco Giants St. Louis Andy Messersmith Dave Lopes Ivan DeJesus Dursday Lopes DeJesus Kansas City al Fitzmorris Royals Chicago White Sox Pete Falcone St. Louis Cardinals New York Mets John Ellis Texas Rangers Baltimore Orioles Pittsburgh al Oliver Pittsburgh Pirates Detroit Tigers

Eldon Miller Hired as Ohio State Basketball Coach

Eldon Miller, who rebuilt Western Michigan, was named head coach of Ohio State on Friday replacing resigning Fred Taylor. The 36-year-old Ohio native faces a Buckeye program that posted a school record 20 losses this season.

Eldon Miller Western Michigan Ohio State Fred Taylor Ohio Buckeye

U.S. Urges Daily Soviet Radio Broadcasts From State Dept

Thirty years ago the U S state department recommended daily broadcasts to the Soviet Union to deliver uncensored American news, arguing such programming would counter Soviet censorship and improve public understanding.

U.S. State Department Soviet Union

Baseball line scores from Thursday Exmerron Linesun

Associated Press report summarizes multiple games with line scores. Highlights include Chicago matching runs late, Kansas City and Atlantean displays, and mentions of pitchers such as Fitzmorris and Mohler. The update covers Houston Montreal and other concurrent contests with various relievers and closers noted.

Associated Press al Bort Myers Fis Chicago Kansas City Kucek Barrios Vickovich Enelant Fitzmorris Littell Bird Martinez Stinson Pitzmorris

Pegump named Kirkwood MVP at 1976 banquet

Gary Pegump, who set Kirkwood's single season scoring mark at 22.7, was chosen by teammates as Eagles MVP for 1976 at a banquet in the Amana Colonies. Coach Bob Allen also honored Steve Peterman as co captain and other award winners include Gordon Fetter, Randy Klocke, Tom Milke, and Tim Turner.

Gary Pegump Kirkwood Eagles Amana Pegump C.R Randy Klocke Tom Milke Tim Turner

William Penn Edges Cal Fullerton To Reach Semis

William Penn's front line scored 44 as the First Ladies defeated Cal Fullerton 64 61 in the national AIAW tournament to advance to the semifinals. Jan Irby led Penn with 23 points, Bonnie Foster added 12, and Renee Raub 9, with Cal Fullerton star Nancy Dunkle hampered by fouls in the final minutes.

University Park William Penn California- Fullerton Immaculate Delta State Wayland Baptist Bonnie Foster Jan Irby Penn Foster Renee Raub Susie Kudina First Ladies Nancy Dunkle Cal Fullerton

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